Acid Recovery Resin

With the rapid development of industrialization, the usage of acids has been increasingly on the rise. At the same time, the treatment of acid wastewater has posed significant environmental challenges. Improper disposal of acid wastewater may lead to soil and water pollution, thereby posing risks to ecosystems and human health. In order to solve this problem, acid recovery technologies have emerged. Among these technologies, ion exchange resin, as an efficient and environmentally friendly acid recovery method, has received widespread attention and application.

The Role of Ion Exchange Resin in Acid Recovery

The role of ion exchange resin in acid recovery is mainly as follows:

• Improvement in Recovery Rate

Ion exchange resins contribute to the overall efficiency of the acid recovery process. Their high selectivity and capacity for ion exchange ensure that acids are efficiently separated from other components in the solution. This efficiency translates into shorter processing times and higher throughput for acid recovery systems, which can be crucial for meeting industrial demands and maintaining production schedules.

• Reduction of Production Costs

The use of ion exchange resins in acid recovery not only improves efficiency but also significantly reduces production costs. Traditional methods for acid recovery, such as roasting, can be energy-intensive and costly. In contrast, ion exchange resin technology offers a more energy-efficient alternative by operating at ambient temperatures and requiring fewer resources. Moreover, ion exchange resins are highly durable and can be regenerated and reused multiple times.

Our Products

With the growing global emphasis on environmental protection and sustainable development, acid recovery resins have entered a period of rapid development. Alfa Chemistry, staying abreast of the times, has developed the following high-quality resin products for customers:

Product Name	AR01 Inorganic Acid Recovery Resin	AR02 Acetic Acid Recovery Resin	AR03 Perfluorooctanoic Acid Recovery Resin
Catalog Number	ACIR-SIE054	ACIR-SIE055	ACIR-SIE056
Type	Strong base anion exchange resin	Macroporous weak base anion exchange resin	Strong base anion exchange resin
Matrix	Polystyrene copolymer	Polystyrene copolymer	Cross-linked polyacrylamide gel
Functional Group	Quatemary ammonium type I	Polyamine	Quaternary ammonium type I
Physical Form	Moist spherical beads	Moist spherical beads	Moist spherical beads
Ionic Form	Chloride	Free base	Chloride
Particle Size Range	0.1-0.3 mm (>95% )	0.3-1.2 mm	0.4-1.6 mm (>90% )
Total Exchange Capacity	≥1.3 meq/ml	≥2.5 meq/ml	≥1.25 meq/ml
Convert Swelling	Cl-→OH-, 12% (approx)	-	Cl-→OH-, ≤22% (approx)
Moisture Content	47±3%	40±5%	59±3%
Backwash Settled Density	720-780 g/l	645-675 g/l	680-760 g/l
Thermal Stability	80 °C	60 °C	60 °C
Operating pH Range	0-14	0-9	0-14
Solubility	Insoluble in all common solvents	Insoluble in all common solvents	Insoluble in all common solvents
Applications	AR01 can be used in the steel pickling industry and the sugar industry, particularly for the removal of both strong acids and weak acids.	AR02 is highly suitable for the purification and recovery of carboxylic acids.	AR03 can be used for the removal of organic acids such as perfluorooctanoic acid and for applications in water treatment.

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